Interfaith Breakfast

Held annually, the Interfaith Breakfast brings together New York City’s faith leaders for a gathering of peace and unity. Opening remarks for the Breakfast were provided by the President and CEO of the New York Public Library, Tony W. Marx, followed by welcome remarks by Reverend Michael A. Walrond, Jr. of the First Corinthian Baptist Church. Invocations were delivered by:

• Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, New York Board of Rabbis
• Imam Khalid Latif, Islamic Center at NYU
• Reverend Dr. T.K. Nakagaki, Heiwa Peace and Reconciliation Foundation of New York
• Ramaswamy Mohan, Hindu Temple Society of North America
• Rabbi Menachem Creditor, UJA-Federation of New York
• Sarabjit Kaur, United Sikhs
• Reverend Susana Rivera Leon, Latino Pastoral Action Center
• Reverend Que English, Bronx Christian Fellowship Church

Invocations were followed by remarks by:

• His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Greek Orthodox Church of America
• Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
• Reverend A.R. Bernard, Christian Cultural Center
• Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah
• First Lady Chirlane McCray, City of New York
• Mayor Bill de Blasio, City of New York

A final benediction was provided by Reverend Adam Durso of LEAD.NYC